Child Protection

The Scottish Canoe Association is committed to protecting children and young people taking part in paddlesport and will:

• Ensure there are policies, procedures, systems, structures, resources and personnel in place to promote the welfare and protection of children taking part in paddlesport.
  
• Actively work jointly with parents and other agencies through joint planning, training and monitoring of their arrangements for the protection of children.
  
• Ensure there are quality assurance mechanisms in place to monitor, review and evaluate arrangements for the protection of children.
  

The SCA Child Protection Policy and Guidelines have recently been reviewed. Please take time to look at the latest guidance and documentation available in this section of the website. The PVG scheme was introduced by the Scottish Government on 28th February 2011. 

If you have any queries about Child Protection first check the FAQs pages. Alternatively, email the SCA Child Protection Officer.  The Child Protection Officer for the SCA is the Coach Education and Development Manager, Andy Murray, who can be contacted either by email or by phoning 01324 832871. 

• If you are a Club Secretary or other club official, find out more about your responsibilities Guidance for Affiliated Clubs and PVG information.  
• If you are a coach or volunteer, find out about child protection training 
• If you are a parent of a child or young adult involved in canoeing; find out more about your responsibilities and expectations, find out about the Role of the SCA in Protecting Children and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines